Makoto Yabe's work beautifully exemplifies the transmission of Japanese ceramics to the West. Born in Fukishima, Japan in 1947, Yabe began studying ceramics in Kyoto at the age of nine. He completed his training at the age of 24, with a four-year apprenticeship with Jinmatsu Uno and Sango Uno. Yabe then came to Boston, where he gained quick acceptance from the local ceramic community and yet maintained his Japanese roots. Yabe worked as an instructor of ceramics in the Boston area at numerous schools and universities, touching the lives of all his students and expanding their knowledge and love of pottery.His work has been exhibited at and collected by museums throughout the United States, including the Denver Art Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Cleveland Art Museum.
Sadly, we mourn the loss of Makoto on the 23rd of May, 2005. We welcome any reflections and remembrances about Makoto and his work. We will continue to represent the collection of works here in the Gallery.
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Makoto Yabe
Large Vase
Stoneware
Wood Ash Glaze
9 ¼ x 6 ½ x 6 ½"
MY241 |
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Makoto Yabe
Plate with Mishima
Stoneware
2 x 13 x 13"
MY68 |
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Makoto Yabe
Vase, Tobikanna
Stoneware
Blue Wood Ash Glaze
10 x 6 x 6"
MY13 |
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Makoto Yabe
Tea Bowl
Stoneware
Wood Ash Glaze with White Slip
3 ½ x 5 x 4 ½"
MY225 |
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Makoto Yabe
Vase with Mishima
Stoneware
Blue Wood Ash Glaze with White Slip
16 ½ x 11 ½ x 11 ½"
MY86 |
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Makoto Yabe
Plate with Mishima
Wood Ash Glaze
Stoneware
2 x 14 x 14"
MY92 |
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Makoto Yabe
Plate, Mishima
Stoneware
Wood Ash Glaze
2 x 13 ½ x 13 ½"
MY69 |
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Makoto Yabe
Vase, Mishima
Stoneware
Blue Wood Ash Glaze
18 x 14 x 14"
MY87 |
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Makoto Yabe
Small Vase with Mentori
Stoneware
Wood ash glaze with white slip and iron
7 x 5 x 5"
MY122 |
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Makoto Yabe
Bottle with Tobikanna
Stoneware
Wood Ash Glaze and Blue Slip
6 ½ x 4 ½ x 4 ½"
MY166 |
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Makoto Yabe
Bowl, Combed Design
Stoneware
Blue Wood Ash Glaze
3 x 6 ½ x 6 ½"
MY142 |
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Makoto Yabe
Tea Bowl
Stoneware
Wood Ash Glaze
3 ½ x 5 x 5"
MY253 |
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